It’s time to celebrate the best (and most unforgettable) anime of the year! In Part 2 of our 2025 anime journey, Andrew and Dallas officially present the 2025 Slice of Anime Life Awards—our end-of-year award show honoring the shows, characters, moments, and vibes that defined anime for us this year.

From Anime of the Year and Best New Series to emotional damage, comfort picks, and the infamous “Why Am I Like This?” award, we break down our nominees, debate the winners, and give honest, unfiltered takes along the way. Expect laughs, disagreements, nostalgia, and plenty of passion as we crown our personal best of 2025.

Whether you watched everything we did or are looking for new recommendations, this episode is a celebration of what made anime in 2025 special—and a perfect capstone to our year-in-review.

In this special Part 1 episode, Andrew and Dallas sit down to reflect on their anime journey throughout 2025—the shows that defined the year, the surprises that caught them off guard, and how their tastes continued to evolve as fans. From long-running favorites to new discoveries, we break down what we watched, what stuck with us, and the moments that made this year in anime feel personal.

This episode is all about reflection, growth, and vibes—how anime fit into our lives in 2025, what hit emotionally, and what kept us coming back week after week. Whether you’ve been watching alongside us or are just jumping in, this episode sets the stage for our end-of-year celebration.

👉 In Part 2, we’ll cap things off with the 2025 Slice of Anime Life Awards, handing out our own categories and crowning the best of the year—so don’t miss it!

It’s officially the most wonderful time of the year—anime style 🎅🎄

In this festive episode of Slice of Anime Life, Andrew and Dallas dive headfirst into the Christmas spirit as they explore how anime captures holiday vibes in its own unique way. From cozy snow-covered episodes and heartwarming gift-giving moments to unexpected emotional gut-punches and slice-of-life warmth, the guys break down what makes anime Christmas episodes so memorable.

They chat about standout Christmas and winter-themed episodes across popular series, discuss which characters feel like Christmas incarnate, and debate what truly makes an episode “Christmas-y”—is it snow, found family, gift exchanges, or just good vibes? Along the way, Andrew and Dallas sprinkle in personal favorites, nostalgic picks, and a few surprises that may not scream “Christmas” at first glance… but absolutely deliver the spirit.

Whether you’re wrapping presents, rewatching comfort anime, or just looking for something cozy to throw on during the holidays, this episode is all about celebrating anime, warmth, and a little seasonal magic. So grab some hot cocoa, turn on the twinkle lights, and settle in—it’s time to have a wonderful Christmas time in anime 🎁❄️🎶